Automation & Maintenance Manager: Lead Robotic Lines & OEE

Harco Manufacturing Group, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Harco Manufacturing Group, LLC in Dayton, Ohio seeks an experienced Automation & Maintenance Manager to lead our automotive facility’s automation, robotics, assembly lines, and maintenance department. You will maximize equipment reliability, reduce cycle times, and minimize micro-stoppages on high-volume lines.

The ideal candidate bridges advanced automotive automation (6-axis robotics, PLCs, vision inspection) with strategic maintenance leadership to drive world-class OEE and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in a Tier 1 or OEM automotive manufacturing environment with leadership experience.
• Proficiency programming and troubleshooting industrial PLCs (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal).
• Direct experience with robotics (Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa) and vision-guided inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence).
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks and automotive safety systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA, RIA safety standards, and LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and develop the team of manufacturing engineers, maintenance technicians, and tool-and-die specialists.
• Oversee programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, and vision sensors.
• Implement data-driven predictive and preventive maintenance using a CMMS.
• Analyze uptime data to eliminate bottlenecks using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Lead capital projects for new vehicle program launches, tooling changes, and line integrations.
• Ensure maintenance and automation comply with IATF 16949 and related quality standards.

Skills

PLC Programming

Robotics

Vision inspection

CMMS

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision Systems

Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP/PROFINET)

Job description

Harco Manufacturing Group, LLC in Dayton, Ohio seeks an experienced Automation & Maintenance Manager to lead our automotive facility’s automation, robotics, assembly lines, and maintenance department. You will maximize equipment reliability, reduce cycle times, and minimize micro-stoppages on high-volume lines.

The ideal candidate bridges advanced automotive automation (6-axis robotics, PLCs, vision inspection) with strategic maintenance leadership to drive world-class OEE and continuous